Literacy Development and Instruction, M.Ed. (Reading and TESOL endorsements available)

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Literacy Development and Instruction

Specialization leading to a Master of Education degree.

(34 to 35 credits)

The specialization in literacy development and instruction meets the needs of teachers, clinicians, and others who provide literacy-related services to children or adults. The program also is of interest to those who wish to study reading and writing as language processes. Within this program, the acquisition and development of literate behaviors are viewed as inherent components of language learning in general, including second-language acquisition.

A wide range of available course offerings make this program attractive to individuals with diverse interests and career goals. Students may pursue concentrations leading to endorsement in Reading, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), or Bilingual Education on an existing Ohio teaching license. There is a fourth concentration for non-school personnel with an interest in Adult Literacy.

For further information, contact the Department of Teacher Education at (216) 687-4600.

Program of Study College Core

(11 credits)

Educational Research and Technology

Social Foundations

Select one of the following courses:

Human Development

One of the following courses must be selected in consultation with an academic advisor:

EDC 501 - Child Development (not an option for Adult Literacy program)
EDB 620 - Psychology of the Adolescent Learner (not an option for Adult Literacy program)
EDB 628 - Psychology of Learning & Instruction
ALD 605 - Psychology of the Adult Learner

Curriculum and Instruction Core

(3 credits)

EDB 612 - Curriculum Theory & Instruction

Areas of Specialization

Reading Endorsement

(15 credits)

Reading Elective

(3 credits)

Select one based on advisor approval (undergraduate coursework can not be used toward graduate degree):

EDL 311/EDL 511 - Emergent Literacy or
EDL 312/EDL 512 - Literature-Based Reading Methods For Children or
EDL 313/EDL 513 - Literature-Based Reading Programs For Adolescents or
EDL 305/EDL 505 - Content Area Literacy

Elective

(1 credit)

Degree candidates must complete at least one credit from the following options:

Independent study or
TESOL course or
Alternative option approved by advisor

NOTE: This credit is not required for candidates pursuing only the Reading Endorsement without a degree

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)

(21 credits)

Note(s)

*A graduate-level linguistics course (3 credits minimum, selected with advisor) can be used in place of EDL 508 or EDL 510

Bilingual Education Endorsement

(21 credits)

Adult Literacy

(20 credits)

Exit Requirement

(0-4 credits)

EDL 695 - Seminar In Literacy Research (Reading and Adult Literacy Specialization)
Comprehensive Exam
EST 698 - Master’s Project or EST 699 - Thesis